How to Overcome 4 Common Barriers to Cancer Clinical Trial Access
An oncology nurse discusses 4 common barriers certain patient populations face when it comes to oncology clinical trials, and what clinicians can do to mitigate these disparities.
New Strategies Provide Faster Access To Cancer Care For Patients
Pilot programs based out of Yale Cancer Center and Moffitt Cancer Center seek to improve access for newly diagnosed patients with cancer.
The Power of Knowledge: Implementing “Pre-” and “Post-Teach” Sessions into a Cancer Treatment Plan
Two oncology nurses with Allegheny Health Network discuss how they guide patients through their diagnosis, treatment, and life after cancer.
Setting Boundaries Can Be a Challenge for Nurse Navigators
Janelle Wagner, RN, OCN, Senior Manager of Patient Navigation Program for Community Sites, highlights some challenges commonly associated with nurse navigation, and how nurses can overcome them.
Confidence Is Key in Oncology Nurse Navigation
An expert from Seattle Cancer Care Alliance highlights key skills in nurse navigation.
What Makes an Effective Nurse Navigator?
Janelle Wagner, RN, OCN, Senior Manager of Patient Navigation Program for Community Sites, discusses the challenges and rewards of nurse navigation in oncology.
Nurse Navigation in Safety Net Hospital Resulted in Less Frequent Care Refusal for Patients with Breast Cancer
A poster presented at the 2020 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium found a trend towards less frequent care refusal when a safety net hospital introduced nurse breast navigators.
Diversity and Inclusion Should be Valued in Leadership Roles
New perspectives, new faces of leadership, new leadership styles, all can create new opportunities with more voices being heard.
Chronic Pain and Policy Restrictions: Controversies Holding Back Effective Pain Management
Patients with cancer are faced with chronic pain that nurses often cannot manage properly due to outdated restrictions and practices.
ONN's Top 5 Stories: October 2019
Here are the top 5 Oncology Nursing News® stories for October 2019.
Stress Management for Nurses
Stress management is vital for any profession, but for oncology nurses, stress management is crucial to not only helping themselves but also helping their patients.
Incorporating Palliative Practices Into Critical Care
The stigma around palliative care is that it is only associated with end of life, and in some minds, giving up. But that isn't the case, as palliative care is a vital part of any critical care.
The Compassion Connection in Cancer Care
Providing compassion to your patients won’t just help their day-to-day care, it can also change their treatment journey for the better.
Taking Oncology Nurses' Roles Into Consideration When Determining Hospital Rankings
A recent ranking of "the best" hospitals in the country did not take a key aspect of cancer care into proper consideration, the oncology nurse.
Giving Patients a Voice through Advocacy
Being an advocate might not only change your patients' lives but your life as well.
Driving Change with Powerful Advocacy Stories
Sometimes, there's only so much you can do for patients in a clinical setting. But by sharing their stories and struggles, you can drive change that will affect their clinical treatment.
Are You Ready for Retirement Before You're Ready?
Retirement planning often never goes according to plan, but many oncology nurses are facing a retirement dilemma forced upon them by decisions from the higher levels of their respective health systems.
ONN's Top 5 Stories: July 2019
Here are the top 5 Oncology Nursing News stories for July 2019.
ONN's Top 5 Stories: June 2019
Here are the top 5 Oncology Nursing News stories for June 2019.
Navigating the Navigation Science
Patient navigation is set to be a pillar within cancer care, but challenges remain.
ONN's Top 5 Stories: May 2019
Here are the top 5 Oncology Nursing News stories for May 2019.
ONN's Top 5 Stories: April 2019
Here are the top 5 Oncology Nursing News stories for April 2019.
ONN's Top 5 Stories: March 2019
Here are the top 5 Oncology Nursing News stories for March 2019.
FDA Approves Aprepitant Injection for CINV
The FDA has expanded the approval of aprepitant (Cinvanti) injectable emulsion to include a 2-minute intravenous (IV) use for the prevention of acute and delayed chemotherapy-induced nausea and vomiting (CINV).
ONN's Top 5 Stories: February 2019
Here are the top 5 Oncology Nursing News stories for February 2019.
ONN's Top 5 Stories: December 2018
Here are the top 5 Oncology Nursing News stories for December 2018.
Structuring a Study of Interpersonal Communication in Breast Cancer Navigation
A team of researchers at the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing set out to better understand the interpersonal communication components of breast cancer navigation services.
ONN's Top 5 Stories: November 2018
Here are the top 5 Oncology Nursing News stories for November 2018.
ONN's Top 5 Stories: October 2018
Here are the top 5 Oncology Nursing News stories for October 2018.
ONN's Top 5 Stories: September 2018
Here are the top 5 Oncology Nursing News stories for September 2018.
Relacorilant/Nab-Paclitaxel Is Convenient, Safe in Ovarian Cancer
Neoadjuvant Nivolumab Regimen Improves OS in Resectable NSCLC
Relacorilant Combo Boosts PFS in Resistant Ovarian Cancer
Nivolumab/Ipilimumab To Be New MSI-H/dMMR mCRC Standard of Care